According to assessments from a prestigious US magazine - Travel + Leisure, Vietnam possesses tropical islands and seas to year-round cool mountain peaks, from resorts, entertainment to culture and spirituality, all can take place in a short trip - something that not many destinations in the region can bring.
Opening the article "One Country, Two Summers: Why Vietnam is Asia's Most Surprisingly Diverse Escape" (temporary translation: One Country, Two Summers: Why Vietnam is Asia's Most Surprisingly Diverse Escape), Travel + Leisure magazine commented that summer travel trends are changing rapidly. Airfares are increasing, famous destinations are becoming more crowded, while tourists want each trip to bring more experiences instead of just being confined to one type of resort.
Few destinations in Southeast Asia bring such a clear change in landscape without long journeys across many countries," Travel + Leisure magazine commented on Vietnam.
What makes Vietnam different is not simply the richness of the landscape but also the ability to connect seemingly opposite experiences in the same vacation.
Vietnam brings something increasingly valuable: Choice", Travel + Leisure emphasized, instead of just relaxing at the beach or just exploring mountains and forests, tourists when coming to Vietnam can design their own itinerary according to their preferences, combining relaxation, entertainment, cuisine, culture and nature without spending too much travel time.
Phu Quoc is cited as an example because if previously Pearl Island was mainly known for its white sand beaches and clear blue water, now, according to Travel + Leisure magazine, this place is "developing into something bigger". A vacation that is no longer just about the sea but is expanded with high-class resorts, cuisine, art performances, entertainment and exploration activities lasting from morning to night.
In which, Hoang Hon Town - a coastal neighborhood inspired by the Mediterranean in the south of the island. Kissing Bridge, pedestrian streets, chain restaurants, cafes and multimedia shows such as Kiss of the Sea or Symphony of the Sea have created a new rhythm of life when the sun sets. That is the solution to the problem that many sea destinations are still looking for: How to give tourists more reason to stay after sunset?
Not stopping there, Hon Thom is also considered "one of the most ambitious integrated entertainment destinations in Vietnam". After the journey on the world's longest cable car line, visitors can continue to explore water parks, amusement parks, beaches and resort systems right on the island. According to Travel + Leisure, what is noteworthy is that the new products do not replace nature, but help visitors enjoy the landscape in more ways and stay longer.
Besides, Sa Pa, Ba Na Hills to Ba Den Mountain, mountain destinations of Vietnam are gradually surpassing their role as simple sightseeing places to become journeys combining nature, culture, entertainment and spiritual life.
In Fansipan, the journey to conquer the "Roof of Indochina" is extended by a system of spiritual works, creating a space where "nature, culture and contemplation meet", according to the American magazine. Meanwhile, Ba Na Hills brings an entertainment world in the clouds with the Golden Bridge, French Village and cultural and artistic activities. Ba Den Mountain impresses with the combination of natural landscapes and a large-scale Buddhist architectural complex, becoming a place where "natural landscapes meet cultural heritage".
Closing the article, Travel + Leisure believes that the biggest advantage of Vietnamese tourism lies in "the ability to bring contrast without compromise". In the same trip, tourists can enjoy tropical blue sea, explore cool mountain peaks, experience resorts, entertainment, culture and spirituality without having to travel through many countries.
